What does "mining" mean?

The activity of removing valuable resources (often minerals) from the earth.

What is a synonym for "mining"?

Common synonyms include: architecture, assembly, avulsion, building, casting, coal mining.

//ˈmaɪnɪŋ// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Noun

1
The activity of removing valuable resources (often minerals) from the earth. countable, uncountable
"gold mining"
2
the act of extracting ores or coal etc. from the earth wordnet
3
Any activity that extracts or undermines. countable, figuratively, uncountable
"His extensive mining for apparently statistically significant results made any of his results questionable."
4
laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment wordnet
5
The activity of placing mines (the explosive devices). countable, uncountable

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6
Creation of new units of cryptocurrency by validating transactions and demonstrating proof of work. countable, uncountable
"Kazakhstan became last year the world’s second-largest centre for bitcoin mining after the United States, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, after China clamped down on crypto mining activity."